Monday, 4 April 2016

Guidelines To Create Better Male And Female Nude Drawings

By Raymond Johnson


The most rewarding thing about art is not the pursuit of fame and success, but the joy of self expression. Being artistic allows one to set their mind free though certain aspects can be a bit challenging such as grasping certain techniques. For those individuals interested in learning, there are a few tips that can make doing male and female nude drawings easier.

Throughout the history of art, the human figure has always been very prominent. Sketching these images with perfect proportion can be a bit difficult as it is considered to be among the more complex forms in existence. The "ideal" body frame is symmetrical, with the torso and each bone constructing the arms and legs being approximately the same in length, though in reality, these norms may vary due to influences such as age, gender, genetic factors and ethnic background.

The main thing to decide is how the subject will be positioned as it will influence the orientation of one's paper. A key aspect is remembering to utilize the composition's positive space to its best advantage. Typically, portrait mode is used for standing figures and landscape orientation is more appropriate for those in a prone pose.

Making changes in the standard proportions of anything can make it look either disfigured, or completely unique. This holds especially true when it comes to sketching the human form as it has a very recognizable design. There are accepted standards in the ways that the limps, feet, hands, pelvis, shoulders, torso and head come together to make the frame indicative of man.

When doing the human form, it is a good idea to use an artist's mannequin as a guide as it is articulated and can be posed. This is a handy tool for understanding how to make an outline from geometric shapes, such as an oval for the head, rectangular torso and elliptical limbs. Other key factors such as joint placement and movement are also demonstrated by the model.

Gender is a highly important aspect in creating figure art. After conducting an in depth study of human anatomy, one will see how intricately different the forms of men are from those of women. The more prominent variations show in the buttocks, chest and waist as the feminine body tends to appear a bit softer and curvaceous than the masculine.

When time comes to add the details such as the muscular formation in the triceps, biceps, abdomen, forearms, chest, calves and thighs will be quite different based on the gender of a subject. Even when toned, a woman's definition tends to be somewhat less pronounce than that on a man, which is where the gentle femininity comes through. Shading is also used to bring out intricacies though it is important to consider how the light source provides depth through illumination and shadow.

The human anatomy is in itself extremely artful and can be very expressive. This is perhaps most evident not only in the way the body is constructed, but also in the variations in how the figures of men and women differ in shape, tone and definition. By remembering a few basic fundamentals, one can improve their skills and become more adept at sketching people.




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